The Latest Breaking News from East Ayrshire Council

Full list of areas affected as Scottish schools sent 'threatening messages'

Schools across the country have received 'threatening messages' this morning, prompting multiple evacuations

The National (Scotland) · 7h ago

Work halted on holiday lodges built in Scottish conservation area without permission

East Ayrshire Council ordered work to stop on three holiday lodges being built in the garden of a historic Catrine property without planning…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27

Scottish farm fumes as council gives school milk contract to German dairy giant

A SCOTTISH organic farm has been left fuming after East Ayrshire council awarded a contract to supply milk to local schools to a German dairy giant…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 15, 2025

Evacuation order in Scottish town after car crash sparks 'significant' gas leak

THIRTY-FIVE houses were evacuated and a 100-metre exclusion zone set up after a car crash led to a “significant​ gas leak” in a Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 14, 2023

New Robert Burns mural to be installed in Kilmarnock town centre

A new Robert Burns mural will be installed next year in Kilmarnock town centre to celebrate the national poet.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 20, 2023

Council hits back after claim it has taken in zero asylum seekers

Minister for Immigration Robert Jenrick MP made claim about both East and North Ayrshire Councils in response to SNP MP's question on Illegal Immigration Bill in the House of Commons.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Labour bid to take over East Ayrshire Council leadership falls flat

Labour Group Leader Councillor Maureen Mackay launched move to take over as leader and fill cabinet posts with Labour members. But a series of tight votes saw the SNP retain their control of the council.

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Parking fines set to increase to £100 across East Ayrshire

East Ayrshire Council's cabinet agreed to the rise of Penalty Charge Notices at this week's meeting.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Kilmarnock residents slam fly-tipping and litter left for months

East Ayrshire Council received complaints from residents at Glebe Road, Welbeck Street and Arbuckle Street who are concerned that no action is being taken.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

East Ayrshire Council to seek compromise over thorny school bus issue

East Ayrshire Council has the only subsidised school transport arrangement for pupils who don't live far enough from school to get free bus. But it has been blamed for a £440,000 overspend on school transport.

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023